Marginálne dejiny „nevhodných“ filmov na Slovensku po roku 1989
THE MARGINAL HISTORY OF “UNSUITABLE” FILMS IN SLOVAKIA IN THE POST-1989 PERIOD

Summary/Abstract: The study does research into practices aimed at blocking “unsuitable” films from exhibition in contemporary cinematography. There are several examples of authors who have been subjected to pressure whose aim was to prevent particular films from being screened. The post-1989 period has seen the emergence of a new phenomenon in authorial documentary film in Slovakia – personality protection. As a result of its alleged infringement, an author, distributor, or broadcaster can face a lawsuit. This can happen if they do not obtain permission for the material to be released from protagonists, a public institution which has produced it (especially a public television), or an interest group, which can be depicted critically in the film. As a result, censorship did not end in 1989. Based on the subjective wishes of modern censors, imaginary “fig leaves” still cover unsuitable passages, themes, or whole films. The only defence authors can resort to is an intervention into the work as an act of self- -censorship or a defence of their authorial intent before court.

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